20th Century Fox is being called out for listing Bryan Singer on the "Bohemian Rhapsody" FYC page, but it might a contractual obligation issue.

20th Century Fox’s official FYC website is now live with pages listing campaigns for “Bad Times at the El Royale,” “Widows,” “The Hate U Give, and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” While the slate gives the studio a number of potential contenders, it’s the consideration list for “Bohemian Rhapsody” that is being called out online.

No one is dinging Fox for campaigning “Bohemian Rhapsody” lead Rami Malek for Best Actor, but the studio is receiving backlash for listing Bryan Singer under Best Director. Singer has a long history of being accused of sexual harassment and child abuse in Hollywood. Moreover, Singer was fired before completing “Bohemian Rhapsody” due to erratic behavior and going missing from set for extended periods of time. Fox ultimately replaced Singer with Dexter Fletcher, but “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released with Singer maintaining sole director credit.

Fox declined to speak on the listing when reached for comment by IndieWire, but a source close to the studio said Fox’s FYC page is listing all categories for consideration and that no money is being spent on a Singer campaign for Best Director. The decision to list Singer as a Best Director contender might also be a contractual one; it’s not uncommon for a director of Singer’s stature to list an awards campaign in his contract to direct a film.

With complaints against Fox circulating, it should be stressed there’s a difference between listing Singer’s name for awards consideration and physically spending the money to campaign for him, which a source confirmed is not happening. Singer has not given any interviews promoting the film, nor has he appeared at any of Fox’s FYC events for the movie. Cast members like Malek have mostly avoided talking about Singer during the film’s press tour as well.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is now playing in theaters nationwide.

Yes, Fox are campaigning Bryan Singer for Best Director. Just in case you were wondering how seriously the industry actually takes, you know, decades of lawsuits, harassment & assault accusations & multiple documented incidents of unprofessional behaviour. pic.twitter.com/5kuwh9JmAU

This was probably a contractual obligation. Singer having sole directorial credit was another way for him to retain a grasp on a project that had long stopped being only his. Still, the Business As Usual bullshit doesn’t play anymore.